UCHV Fellowship in Law and Normative Thinking, USA

  •  Fellowship
  •  15-Jan-2025
  •   United States
  • $$  Fellowship for a full academic year

The University Center for Human Values invites practitioners, faculty from any discipline, and independent scholars to apply for Fellowship in Law and Normative Thinking for the 2025-26 academic year.

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must hold a doctorate, juris doctor, or equivalent professional degree at the time of application. The program is open to senior and junior scholars from any discipline, including practitioners of law, with expertise in law-related matters.Founded in 1746, Princeton University is one of the world’s leading research institutions and a member of the prestigious Ivy League. Located in Princeton, New Jersey, the university is renowned for its academic excellence, rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs, and distinguished faculty. Princeton fosters a strong interdisciplinary approach across fields such as humanities, sciences, engineering, and social sciences.

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UCHV Fellowship in Law and Normative Thinking, USA Founded in 1746, Princeton University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Princeton (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New Jersey. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Princeton University is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Princeton University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 273 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is awarded in areas related to law and normative thinking
  • Admissible Criteria:
    To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

    • Possess a doctorate, juris doctor, or an equivalent professional degree at the time of submission
    • Open to senior and junior scholars from any discipline, including practitioners of law
    • Applicants should demonstrate substantial expertise in law-related matters and propose research for academic generalists
    • Candidates should show potential contributions to legal scholarship, practice, and the mission of the University Center for Human Values
    • This is not a post-doctoral or visiting assistant professor opportunity meant for launching young scholars into academic careers.

Offered Benefits

  • Fellows will devote the academic year to research, discussion, and scholarly collaboration in law and normative inquiry
  • Participation in weekly seminars of the Program in Law and Normative Thinking
  • Mentorship opportunities with JD/PhD students

Application Process

Candidates must submit an  online application (Link is external), including:

  • A cover letter explaining their intellectual trajectory and suitability for the fellowship
  • A CV
  • A research statement (max 1,500 words)
  • A writing sample (single article or chapter)
  • Contact information for two referees for letters of recommendation

Application Deadlines:

  • Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EST)
  • Reference Letters Deadline: January 22, 2025 (11:59 p.m. EST)
  • Start Date: September 1, 2025 (with some flexibility)
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